The Alberta NDP's Lacklustre Housing Platform

The words 'rent control' are nowhere to be found in the New Democrats' affordable housing commitments.

NDP housing critic Lori Sigurdson and leader Rachel Notley are both landlords, which might explain the party’s underwhelming housing policies. (Facebook/Lori Sigurdson)

The Alberta NDP promises to create affordable housing for 40,000 Albertans over five years if elected on May 29.

While housing 8,000 low-income people a year appears to be a good start, b…